Dr. John Leone Retires After 40 Years

OB/GYN of Indiana would like to thank Dr. John Leone of our North office for his dedicated years of service and wish him the best of luck in his retirement.

Dr. Leone has been practicing obstetrics and gynecology for 40 years. “It has been a great privilege to care for my patients during this time. I have been truly blessed to have met so many wonderful people and developed so many friendships along the way,” Dr. Leone said.

CEO Tim Dykema said Dr. Leone has been an intrical part of the growth and success of OB/GYN of Indiana. “Dr. Leone has been with us since the inception 25 years ago. I want to thank Dr. Leone for his commitment to outstanding women’s healthcare for our patients. His dedication and leadership will be missed,” Dykema said.

“I trust my physician partners and nurse practitioners with my own family members and encourage you to continue your care at our office,” Dr. Leone said. “I look forward to spending more time with family, friends and the golf course. Thank you for so many wonderful memories that I will cherish forever.”

Common Questions

What is “Tomosynthesis?”

Tomosynthesis is a process that takes multiple images of breast tissue. Digital breast tomosynthesis offers cross-section views of the thin sections of the breast. While 2D screening has been proven to reduce breast cancer mortality, its sensitivity and specificity are limited. 3D tomosynthesis compensates for this by being able to detect malignant lesions that could be obscured by overlapping breast tissue on a standard mammogram. It can also increase specificity by detecting pseudolesions, which can often trigger so-called “false positive” results.

What are some of the risks with endometrial ablation?

Some of the uncommon risks with endometrial ablation include:

Tearing of the uterus opening (cervical laceration)

Accidental puncture of the uterus

Burns of the uterus or surface of the rectum

Patients should not consider this procedure if they plan on becoming pregnant in the future.

What should I do if I get a cold during pregnancy?

Fortunately, colds do not affect the health of your unborn child and will go away on their own. Unfortunately, if you want to rid your body of the symptoms, there are not a lot of options for pregnant women, but there are a few. For nasal congestion, simple saline spray or drops will help you breathe better. We also recommend that you try a humidifier or vaporizer at night while sleeping. Our physicians suggest putting a small amount of Vicks VapoSteam in a cup and placing the cup in the vaporizer to help loosen congestion through the night. Vicks VapoRub is safe to use and works well, but always discuss your symptoms with your physician first before using any medications.